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Pastorals

After the Simple Manner of Theocritus. By Mr. Purney

Purney, Thomas (1695-ca. 1727)

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PAPLET: OR, Love and Innocence

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LALLET OR The Tender Shepherdess

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Then did the Swain, so fair and fine,
Ywipe her Tears out pretty Eyen.
Set her more soft, and soothing sweet,
Ask'd her how could so fair Cheeks wet?